Research Assistant - Kid Neuro Lab - Dietrich College

The Kid Neuro Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, directed by Jessica Cantlon, studies the origins of complex cognition through comparative research with humans and non-human primates, focusing on mathematical, spatial and logical reasoning. This part-time research assistant works at the lab's satellite zoo research site in Rochester, New York, collecting behavioural data from non-human primates in computerised touchscreen experiments, maintaining and troubleshooting testing stations, computers and electronics, programming and testing cognitive tasks, cleaning and analysing behavioural data sets, and coordinating with zoo staff and CMU researchers.

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, biology or a related field; 1-3 years of research, methodology or data collection and analysis experience; experience with non-human primates, behavioural research, programming (Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, R), electronics and automated testing systems preferred; pre-employment background check.